Fernando 6,585 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Special Juan said: So he's on his way, I will welcome him with open arms. Agreed this false 9 is horrible. And that speaks of the state we are in, where the coach rather play a false 9 then an actual striker. What the board has done with the strikers have been abysmal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,941 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Imagine the 2 chances that fell to Willian and the chance that fell to Pedro from Alonsos cross had fallen to this guy. 4-1. I was worried about Higuains lack if pace but the way we play (high up the pitch agaisnt super defensive sides, due to our dominance in possession) it won't matter. Job done. Get this deal done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,952 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Simply having a striker that opposing defenses respect and are fearful of would be a huge difference. For our players likewise. For the past few months I bet you even small teams are delighted to see us line up with Morata. He's soft as hell and has zero confidence. They know he can be physically bullied and his game goes to hell if he misses an easy chance. Giroud, bless him, tries like hell but our team doesn't play to his best attributes (crosses). On the other hand, our players are probably demoralized having a void up top where attacks go to die. Having a striker that you are confident can score is invaluable. If this is the best we can do in January then do it. A CL place is essential this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 17 minutes ago, DDA said: Imagine the 2 chances that fell to Willian and the chance that fell to Pedro from Alonsos cross had fallen to this guy. 4-1. I was worried about Higuains lack if pace but the way we play (high up the pitch agaisnt super defensive sides, due to our dominance in possession) it won't matter. Job done. Get this deal done. He doesn't have blistering pace (he never has) but he isn't slow. Giroud would be what I would call slow. Where Higuain does make up for it is his movement off the ball and positions he'll find himself in are that of a natural predatory striker, something which Morata and Giroud are not. We have players behind him who will create chances for him and I do think short term, he would be a big upgrade on what we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 5 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said: He doesn't have blistering pace (he never has) but he isn't slow. Giroud would be what I would call slow. Where Higuain does make up for it is his movement off the ball and positions he'll find himself in are that of a natural predatory striker, something which Morata and Giroud are not. We have players behind him who will create chances for him and I do think short term, he would be a big upgrade on what we have. That's true. For someone being called out for his lack of pace for ages he really is quite nippy even if he is not 100% in shape, which probably due to his endomorph body type. And given he has never been super pacey anyway his game is not build on that but rahte rhis positioning and goal instinct. The question is if this does translate to the premier league without any transition and whether his recent decline in form is jus tthat or sign of a permanent decline. 31 is hardly an age for a striker but given he has been around for ages he could be physically worn out just like FAbregas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,224 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Icardi Dybala Timo Werner Jovic Piatek Haller Martial Memphis desperation oldster or soon oldster Cavani or Lewandowski fuck off with tubby, terminally regressing, arrogant Higuain or EPL hacks Wilson (decent back-up, but sorry, not buying the typical English hype) or Arnautovic (he is soon 30 ffs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,062 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Sounds like it's happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DDA 9,941 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Superblue_1986 said: He doesn't have blistering pace (he never has) but he isn't slow. Giroud would be what I would call slow. Where Higuain does make up for it is his movement off the ball and positions he'll find himself in are that of a natural predatory striker, something which Morata and Giroud are not. We have players behind him who will create chances for him and I do think short term, he would be a big upgrade on what we have. 1 hour ago, Magic Lamps said: That's true. For someone being called out for his lack of pace for ages he really is quite nippy even if he is not 100% in shape, which probably due to his endomorph body type. And given he has never been super pacey anyway his game is not build on that but rahte rhis positioning and goal instinct. The question is if this does translate to the premier league without any transition and whether his recent decline in form is jus tthat or sign of a permanent decline. 31 is hardly an age for a striker but given he has been around for ages he could be physically worn out just like FAbregas. I always thought Higuain came across as pretty slow but with excellent movement. Maybe I have underestimated his pace having read these two posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 12 minutes ago, DDA said: I always thought Higuain came across as pretty slow but with excellent movement. Maybe I have underestimated his pace having read these two posts. you can see he is not slow, even if he seldom runs at full pace he is quick enough to get away from defenders... also more important than straight line speed is how fast general movement on the ball and reactions are and at that he is pretty decent i would say compared to someone as ponderous as giroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, DDA said: I always thought Higuain came across as pretty slow but with excellent movement. Maybe I have underestimated his pace having read these two posts. He's not going to surprise you with blistering pace but I think he's quick enough and as you pointed out his movement has always been very good which I think is actually more important in the Sarri style where intricate passing is needed, as well as a Premier League where must teams in the bottom half will usually sit back and defend deep against the top teams home and away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 34 minutes ago, Jason said: Milan fans on twitter are losing their shit over that tweet claiming its false information and he did not say that Well ok, but reading between the lines of Gattuso's quote, what else could he possibly be on about? Its not rocket science Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 So he is the guy to save our season eh? No idea what to expect here, but he cant be worse than Morata or Giroud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 43 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: So he is the guy to save our season eh? No idea what to expect here, but he cant be worse than Morata or Giroud. If Higuain takes out to be a flop who would you blame for it sarri or Marina ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, the wes said: If Higuain takes out to be a flop who would you blame for it sarri or Marina ?? both. they are both not good enough and need to be gone until this club can succeed again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turgi 71 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 I watched the AC Milan game last night. I'd rather we go for Cutrone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio8 736 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 8 hours ago, the wes said: If Higuain takes out to be a flop who would you blame for it sarri or Marina ?? sarri. it's clear that the board doesn't want him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 So why are we going after a out of form 31 year old striker? Are we looking to purchase or loan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,224 Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Clockwork said: So why are we going after a out of form 31 year old striker? Are we looking to purchase or loan? If we buy him outright I will lose my mind we would be, at that point, truly Juve's bitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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